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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
3
An advertisement proclaims Allenrhu as a sure remedy for rheumatism claiming it dissolves uric acid deposits within twenty four hours. It highlights James H. Allen, the discoverer, offering a money back guarantee through Hindle's drug store and urging readers to try two bottles for relief from intense pain and swollen joints.
An almost bald New York business man claims a free hair growth recipe after a dramatic recovery at age 66. He offers to mail a genuine preparation sample on request, asking for 10 cents in stamps and providing an address at BP-201, Station F, New York.
George Lattrual a young farmer from Summnen county confessed to police that he sent poisoned candy to his wife Susie Lattrual an inmate at the Middle Tennesseen Hospital for the int time which caused the death of Tivzie Brooks another inmate and left Mrs Litte and two attendants seriously ill The confession says he had told a neighbor of his intent to poison his wife and a woman who planned to marry him
Long Island potatoes land in the city aboard the two masted schooner Trio from Matunuck S I. The vessel brings 500 bushels sold to households and dealers at 3 dollars per bushel. Captain William Still says the Trio will make regular trips while potatoes last and will sell to any buyer by the bushel or bag.
The surgeon general of the United States has invited the Bridgeport health board to send a representative to a bubonic plague convention in Galveston Texas. Commissioner Black of the State Health Bureau will attend and report, and no representatives will be sent from Bridgeport.
A surprise birthday party for Helmer Guston of Fopiar street 1 was held at Miss Winifred Stowe’s 20 Sixth street residence. Guests included Marie Giroux Esther Scanzello Loretta Mar iuette Kiernan Emma Lydia Schwartz Marian McDonald Eva Stowe Winifred Stowe Catherine Boply Victor Santorelli Vivant Stowe Milton McDonald John Petite Edward Gallo Gustin Fisher Hilman Gusto. Dancing and music accompanied the celebration. Local note mentions various attendees and a small aside about breeders from the British ministry of culture.
A retail sale offers a wide dollar table of goods for one dollar including women's silk stockings chemises dolls and ready for wear suits for women and children boys wash suits and overalls. Hardware house furnishings and fabrics such as enamel kettles muslin gingham towels sheeting and union suits are advertised at one dollar. Men receive $1.00 shirts shoes and overalls with other items like bath suits and sport shirts also on the dollar day list.
The Mill End offers daily hours until five with Saturday six, featuring vailed dresses like our earlier twelve fifty styles now priced at five dollars. The collection includes dark figured veils in blue brown and Copenhagen with tunic draped and paneled designs trimmed in lace and taffeta. Graceful, good, duplicates of our own twelve fifty dresses, Noor line.
Attractive tan ground with a blue stencilled pattern. Sets include 13 pieces with fast colors and good texture. Hemstitched 72 inches square. Scarfs are white with blue patterns, 18 by 54 inches. Prices range from $4 to $5, with sale notes and hire options.
Middies priced at 2 to 2.50 dollars, embroidery available for 1.25. Ready for service, fabric described as splendid and staunch, with tasteful patterns. Display on third floor.
A roomy 24 inch suitcase with matting covering offered for 1.85. Describes good jock and catches, comfortable handle, and easy carry with ample space. Located on the third floor. Regular price 2.00.
Ad promotes handsome pearl necklaces priced at 1.95 in 18 and 24 inch lengths, noting the quality and color similar to real pearls. Also advertises sterling silver nail polishers, with regular prices from 50 cents to 2.40, now reduced to 35 cents to 2.00 on the left aisle front.
Splendid black silks at 1.59. Taffetas and messalines firm weave with luster, supple yet durable. 35 inches wide, regular 2.25 to 1.59. Figured Georgette crepe distinctive and rich, 40 inches wide, regular 4.25 to 1.95. Velvets in rich colors for millinery and trimming, regular 1.73 to 1. Third floor:
Rich wool plaids and checks priced at $3.75 with soft fine texture and pleasing patterns. Black and white checks noted as striking and effective, with cee finish. Fabrics range 50 and 54 inches wide, previously $3 to $7.50 per yard, now $3.75. Third floor.
Supreme linen stationery in a box of 24 sheets and 24 envelopes. A fine correspondence set with gold edge in blue pink or white shades. Regular price 75 cents. box of 2 for 1.10. Location Main Moor rear.
An array of Madras cloths and figured muslin with wide patterns and bright colors is offered at discounted yardage. White madras and linings described, along with crepe and muslin, all priced below regular. Also advertised are waists, neckwear, blouses, rompers, and summer wear with emphasis on quality fabrics and affordable sale prices.
A catalog listing diverse items such as staunch wire in multiple dimensions, regulars up to 70c, screen doors from 6 ft to 7 ft high and 2 ft 6 in to 3 ft wide, and bath accessories. It notes human hair hair nets, close-fitting caps, and bathing caps in bright colors with prices ranging from 39c to 79c.
Limited lot presents durable Wert aisie rear metal hot water bottles with strong heat retention and comforting shape. Also featured are 89 Toilet Soap and Armour's round tablets offered at regular prices. a small catalog teaser notes prices around $1.50 and $0.95.
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